Ferris, Alfred to Ferris, Henry, 1882-1887
File — Box: 31
Scope and Contents
ALsS concerning their printing business. In 1882, the brothers were having a problem with theft from their office safe. In 1886 he negotiated a move to Philadelphia to work for Howard M. Jenkins. Notes that Quakers use Quaker publishing companies. After the January 1887 fire in the Wilmington shop, the brothers established Friends Printing House/Ferris Brothers, previously owned by Howard Jenkins.
Dates
- Creation: 1882-1887
Conditions Governing Access
Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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